Ayurveda is an ancient science practiced in India for several centuries for healing many diseases. Ayurveda is the science of prolonging life. Herbal medicines are mainly used to heal many diseases in Ayurveda. In this system of healing diseases, Ayurveda focuses on three elements or Doshas. They are Vata, Pitta and Kapha. These elements are found in the human body. Any imbalance in these elements leads to diseases. Ayurveda aims at restoring the balance of the human body thereby improving the health of a person.
Kerala is an ideal place for ayurveda as there are many licensed practitioners here. Ayurvedic medcines are made from some of the rarest herbs and plant species found in the Western Ghat mountain ranges of kerala. Many foreigners who have realized the benefits of Ayurveda are visiting Kerala for this traditional healing system. In addition to undergoing ayurvedic treatment they can also visit important tourist places in Kerala. In this way Ayurveda and tourism can go together. For this purpose many Ayurveda resorts and tour operators have started providing packages for tourism and Ayurveda at the same time. In major tourist destinations also Ayurvedic treatments are becoming available.
The best time in Kerala for Ayurveda is during the monsoon season. During this period many resorts are offering ayurveda packages for herbal treatments. The treatments include body massage with medicated oil, herbal medicines and other programs including yoga and meditation. Many resorts also offer stress relieving programs, weight loss programs or treatments for specific ailments using ayurvedic methods. These programs have been utilized by many tourists to improve their well being.
Combining tourism with Ayurveda has many benefits. Tourists can enjoy their vacation and at the same time their health would have improved remarkably. They may feel entirely relaxed and relieved when they undergo the treatment because they are in a holiday mood. Many are happy to return to their native placed with improved health conditions.